One Love Manchester was a benefit concert held on June 4, 2017 at Old Trafford Cricket Ground, organized by Ariana Grande after the Manchester Arena attack on May 22.

The show raised money for victims and families and gave people a public place to grieve and find solidarity.

It was quick to become a global moment — broadcasters carried the event live and millions watched online.

A headline set from Ariana Grande sat alongside short, powerful slots from guest artists, local choirs, and survivors who offered messages of hope.

Organisers kept the focus on victims rather than long performances, which helped the night feel like a community response not a commercial show.

Money raised went to the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund, run by Manchester City Council and the British Red Cross.

That fund paid for immediate needs such as hospital bills, funeral costs, and emergency support, and it helped fund longer term counselling and community projects.

For up-to-date donation options check the British Red Cross site or Manchester City Council’s official pages.

If you want to watch the concert now, search BBC iPlayer or official artist channels on YouTube for verified highlights and full clips.

Avoid unverified uploads — use trusted broadcasters to respect victims and keep context accurate.

The concert changed how large events think about security, emergency planning, and crowd care after an attack.

Organisers and venues across the UK reviewed plans, added medical support, and improved communications so people can get help faster if something goes wrong.

One Love Manchester also had emotional effects: survivors used the platform to tell their stories and local charities saw increased requests for mental health support.

That attention pushed councils and health services to expand counselling and victim care programs in the months that followed.

Want to mark the anniversary responsibly?

Watch short official clips, donate to verified funds, or attend a respectful local vigil.

If you share on social media, pick verified posts and avoid graphic content that can retraumatize people.

If you’re writing about the concert for school or media, cite the key facts: date (June 4, 2017), venue (Old Trafford Cricket Ground), organiser (Ariana Grande), and the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund.

Trusted outlets like the BBC, The Guardian, and Channel 4 kept good timelines and interviews if you need primary sources.

One Love Manchester still stands as an example of how a crowd can turn grief into funding, care, and a public show of support.

It shows that music events can be both practical and healing when organised with victims and survivors at the centre.

Practical steps:

check official charity pages before donating, use verified news archives for quotes, and if you attended or were affected consider local support groups for ongoing counselling.

If you work in events, review your emergency plans, train staff for trauma response, and coordinate with local hospitals and police before a large gathering.

Remember: verified sources, respect for survivors, and targeted funding matter more than social noise.

Keep that in mind before donating.